ManTech

Description & Requirements

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ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented NAVAIR Director, Program Manager to join our team in the Patuxent River, MD area. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform as overall lead, manager and administrator for the contracted effort and manage multiple teams.
• Direct efforts of cross-competency teams to include personnel operating at multiple locations nationwide.
• Serve as the primary interface and point of contact with the customer program authorities and technical representatives for all program/project matters.
• Regularly brief senior leadership on program status and milestones.
• Oversee contract personnel and program/project operations by developing / improving standard operating procedures, plan for and direct execution of technical, programmatic, maintenance, and administration of the support effort; to include monitoring and reporting progress.
• Manage the acquisition and employment of program/project resources and control financial and administrative aspects of the program/projects with respect to contractual requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS or MA degree in a Business, Management, engineering, mathematics, operations research, computer science, physics, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least twelve (12) years of professional experience in Defense acquisition, at least three (3) years of which must be recent and relevant to Navy Acquisition management.
• Experience in initiating and maintaining technical direction within broad program objectives directly related to Naval Aviation missions and systems.
• Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and experience with the requirements of the DOD 5000 series.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams and the ability to effectively provide guidance, direction, and supervision in all areas of contracted effort such as program management, systems engineering, major system acquisitions, and financial management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager at a NAVAIR PMA
• Developmental or Operational Test experience with Naval Aviation platforms or weapons
• Graduate of a warfare center of excellence (TOPGUN, MAWTS-1, FWS, EAWS, or CAEWWS)

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have a current/active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.

Physical Requirements:

• Tasking is primarily computer based. The person in this position must be able to operate and perform tasking on a PC.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, Customers, and management through email, phone, and other virtual communication methods (e.g. TEAMS).

The projected compensation range for this position is $165,800.00-$297,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation. ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

ManTech International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.